Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V353000 Reported July 20, 2004

Carriage\samsung\microwave

Carriage, Inc. · Equipment · 1,205 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V353000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Carriage, Inc.
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,205
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 20, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with samsung microwave ovens, models mr1031wb, mr1032bb, mr1033sb, mr1351wb, and mr1352bb, the microwaves were produced with a defective panel. an electrical short can occur between circuit patterns on the membrane panel, especially overlapped by a "jumper" or jump wire. this may cause the oven to activate without pressing any key pads.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short can occur causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. this could result in excessive heat, smoke, or possibly a fire.

Corrective Action

Samsung will notify customers and repair the panel free of charge. in the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. if the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the door ajar until the panel is replaced. consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. owners should contact samsung at 1-800-932-3837 or carriage at 1-574-642-3622.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Carriage, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V353000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V353000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V353000?

NHTSA recall 04V353000 was issued by Carriage, Inc. on July 20, 2004. It addresses: Carriage\samsung\microwave. The recall affects approximately 1,205 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Carriage, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V353000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.